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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,773.20, 328,159.80 and 183,781.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,773.20, 328,159.80 and 183,781.20 is: 275,671.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,773.20 : 328,159.80 = 183,781.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,773.20/328,159.80 = 183,781.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,773.20x = 328,159.80 × 183,781.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,773.20x = 60,309,601,835.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,309,601,835.76/218,773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,671.80

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